How do you stop the edges of a cow skin rug curling up?

Question

I've tried ironing them flat but they just curl back again. Is there some kind of tape or bordering that would work to keep them flat to the floor?

Answer 1

A skin rug curls at the edges because the leather the hair is attached to is drying out. You need to apply a good leather moisturizer product sold for using on leather furniture. After you put some moisture back into the hide, it should flatten out pretty much on it's own. They do sell stick tape for securing carpets, but if you use that before you treat the hide, it will eventually crack and tear, and the hair will shed out all over. Treat the back like the leather it is and it will last much longer.

Answer 2

No, somewhat that's the consequence of the dying of the cow for meat (human or puppy) purposes, and then the hides are utilized for rugs like those and all different way of leather-based products.